2 /5 kara rodriguez: I’ve been a regular at K-Style Hair Salon and always loved my visits when Susan, Margie, or another long-time stylist did my hair. This time, I decided to try someone new named Meridian, and unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment.
I’ve always dreamed of having pink hair, so I came prepared with seven different color options, depending on how light my hair could get. Right from the start, Meridian seemed disinterested, and after switching my service from a "full-color" to a "color correction" (due to boxed dye), the price jumped from $160 flat to $100 per hour, which I accepted because I trusted the salon.
The 7-hour visit, however, was uncomfortable and disheartening. Meridian barely spoke to me, was rough with my hair, and made little effort to make the experience enjoyable. My hair lightened well enough for at least one of my desired colors, but the first round of color was a disaster—patchy orange and purple (and no idea how purple even came into play!). Several other stylists had to step in to help, and while they were all very sweet, the end result was a purple-grey mess, nowhere near the pink I had always wanted. I was on the verge of tears the entire time from the disappointment.
The haircut was just as frustrating—no layers, no face framing—just a straight cut that now tangles easily. After paying $600, I was devastated. Thankfully, after calling to explain my dissatisfaction, Susan was kind enough to offer a partial refund of $190.
I love this salon and the other stylists, but this experience with Meridian was really upsetting. If you go here, I’d recommend sticking with the more experienced staff or avoiding color services with Meridian altogether.